Questions and answers
Parliamentary questions can be asked by any MSP to the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. The questions provide a means for MSPs to get factual and statistical information.
- Written questions must be answered within 10 working days (20 working days during recess)
- Other questions such as Topical, Portfolio, General and First Minister's Question Times are taken in the Chamber
Urgent Questions aren't included in the Question and Answers search. There is a SPICe fact sheet listing Urgent and emergency questions.
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Question reference: S6O-03860
- Asked by: Alex Rowley, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 23 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it is having with COSLA regarding the 2025-26 local government finance settlement.
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Question reference: S6O-03863
- Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 23 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 31 October 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is supporting local transport authorities to franchise bus services.
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Question reference: S6O-03850
- Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 23 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the potential closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery and any economic impact that this may have.
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Question reference: S6O-03858
- Asked by: Ben Macpherson, MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 23 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the finance secretary has had with ministerial colleagues, City of Edinburgh Council and other relevant stakeholders regarding how its financial planning can support the delivery of affordable housing in Edinburgh.
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Question reference: S6O-03865
- Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 23 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 31 October 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve public consultation on renewable energy projects by energy companies.
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Question reference: S6O-03857
- Asked by: Audrey Nicoll, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 23 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of any engagement that it has had with the UK Government regarding potential Barnett consequential funding, how much it anticipates that it will be able to allocate in its Budget to address any risks arising from reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete.
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Question reference: S6O-03859
- Asked by: Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 23 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has carried out regarding the potential impact of introducing a public health supplement to be paid by retailers in Scotland.
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Question reference: S6O-03846
- Asked by: Jeremy Balfour, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 23 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the participation of disabled people in the economy is of significant benefit.
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Question reference: S6O-03855
- Asked by: Foysol Choudhury, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 23 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve transparency in the management of Scotland's finances.
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Question reference: S6O-03852
- Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 23 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made towards securing a long-term future for Ferguson Marine.
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